Subspecies Pogona minor minima (Loveridge, 1933)
Western Bearded Dragon
- Amphibolurus barbatus minimus Loveridge, A. 1933. New agamid lizards of the genera Amphibolurus and Physignathus from Australia. Proceedings of the New England Zoological Club, Boston 13: 69-72 [69].
Type data:
Holotype MCZ 32972, West Wallaby Is., Houtman's Abrolhos, WA.
Generic Combinations
- Amphibolurus minima (Loveridge, 1933).
- Pogona minor minima (Loveridge, 1933).
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IBRA
WA: Geraldton Sandplains (GS)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Western Australia: NW coastal, SW coastal, W plateau
Ecological Descriptors
Arboreal, desert, diurnal, hummock grassland, low open shrubland, open forest, open heath, open scrub, oviparous, tall shrubland, terrestrial, woodland.
General References
Badham, J.A. 1976. The Amphibolurus barbatus species-group (Lacertilia: Agamidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 24: 423-443 (taxonomy)
Bradshaw, S.D. 1970. Seasonal changes in the water and electrolyte metabolism of Amphibolurus lizards in the field. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 36: 689-718 [Sherborn, C.D. 1925. Index Animalium. London : British Museum Vol. 2 1773–2880 pp.]
Bradshaw, S.D. & Main, A.R. 1968. Behavioural attitudes and regulation of temperature in Amphibolurus lizards. Journal of Zoology, London 154: 193-221
Common Name References
CAVS 2006. Census of Australian Vertebrate Species. Australian Biological Resources Study. (Western Bearded Dragon)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Feb-2024 | 23-Apr-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 08-Mar-2011 | 08-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |